The Casino in Necochea is set to open its season on Sunday, January 12, at 10:00 PM, with Mayor Arturo Rojas launching the first roulette spin. Throughout January and February, the casino will operate daily from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM, offering games like roulette, punto y banca, and blackjack. The minimum bets for punto y banca and blackjack are 3,000 pesos, with maximums of 100,000 and 60,000 pesos, respectively.
However, there is uncertainty among employees due to the absence of promised slot machines. Despite assurances from the Lottery director that they would be available by the season's start, they have not been installed. Staff, consisting of 60 local workers and four from Mar del Plata, are concerned about how this may affect casino revenue and their jobs.
Additionally, the casino building remains deteriorating, with no significant improvements since its post-pandemic reopening. Concerns about weather conditions and competition from Brazil's tourism sector also raise doubts about the season's success. Despite these challenges, employees remain hopeful that they can attract visitors and restore the casino to its former glory.
However, there is uncertainty among employees due to the absence of promised slot machines. Despite assurances from the Lottery director that they would be available by the season's start, they have not been installed. Staff, consisting of 60 local workers and four from Mar del Plata, are concerned about how this may affect casino revenue and their jobs.
Additionally, the casino building remains deteriorating, with no significant improvements since its post-pandemic reopening. Concerns about weather conditions and competition from Brazil's tourism sector also raise doubts about the season's success. Despite these challenges, employees remain hopeful that they can attract visitors and restore the casino to its former glory.
